Baltic Goby [Bolosoma balthicum]
Description
This species is endemic to the Baltic Sea and is found in shallow, brackish waters. It is characterized by a slender body that can grow up to 5 cm long. It has a broad diet, feeding on small crustaceans, insects, and plant material. Spawning occurs in the spring and summer.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
|
| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Giant Glass Sponges
Euretidae
|
| Genus |
Bolosoma
Bolosoma
|